Health Benefits of Essential Oils Essential oils smell great, reduce stress, treat fungal infections, and help you sleep. They are concentrated extractions from plants. A process called distillation turns the βessenceβ of a plant into a liquefied form for many medicinal and recreational uses.Β Thereβs a wide variety of essential oils available. Some are valued for their pleasing aroma while others have powerful healing properties. Here are a few of my favorites & what I use them for π€ * Chamomile: Reduce stress * Clary sage: Promote relaxation * Eucalyptus: Clear sinuses Β * Ginger: Reduce nausea * Lavender: Better sleep * Lemon: Increase happiness & concentration * Peppermint: Boost alertness, reduce headaches * Rosemary: Increase focus * Sweet orange: Reduce anxiety * Ylang-ylang: Decrease stress